BMW X5 Rear Control Arm Replacement DIY (2014-2018 BMW F15 X5 & F16 X6)

►Another one of those jobs that you will probably have to complete on your BMW X5 is rear control arm replacement. New BMWs have control arms that are made to be replaced as a whole when replacing the bushings, or when there's contact with a curb or object in the road. Because of this, it's imperative that these rear control arms are serviced regularly. Thankfully, this design makes it easy to replace the control arms and bushings with minimal experience.
In this DIY, Gareth Foley, FCP Euro's BMW Catalog Manager demonstrates the step-by-step process of replacing the rear control arms on his very own BMW X5. Follow along to learn how to do this in your garage or driveway at home.
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Index:
00:00 - Intro & Tools Needed
03:00 - BMW F15 X5 Wheel Removal
03:46 - BMW F15 X5 Upper Control Arm Removal
16:00 - BMW F15 X5 Lower Swing Arm Removal
23:10 - BMW F15 X5 Lower Ball Joint Removal via Press
25:30 - BMW F15 X5 Swing Arm Bushing Install via Press
29:12 - BMW F15 X% Swing Arm Reinstall
30:25 - BMW F15 X5 Rear Control Arm Final Torque Procedure
32:55 - Thanks for Watching!
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[@user-jn7or4ry3p]

Wonderful, I just installed the parts I purchase from your store. I JUST FINISHED INSTALLING, so happy. I really needed this video. Thank you guy's (much love and respect.) 🎉🙏🏾👍🏾💫

[@redgtocruiser]

Excellent video! Would love to see a follow up on removal and installation of the REAR COIL SPRINGS. They can break and do wear out over time. I have done it on an E70 without specialty spring compressor tools. Not a fun job. I would really like to see how Gareth would tackle the job.

[@NYCnapeHb]

Awesome video, thank you! Do the spring replacement please!

[@Frey7190]

Great video! Thank you for all the F15 content!! This is perfect for my preventative maintenance goals I have for my X5. Can I request a video for transfer case and differential fluid change diy? That would be a hugggge help!

[@fcpeuro]

They are already queed up!

[@MangoSpringroll]

Great thorough DIY! Any possibility for you guys do a DIY on e92 windshield cowl removal/installation??

[@ajsti2484]

Great Video!

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed it ajsti24!

[@kid2519]

It will be nice to see why the rear control arm needs to replaced. Short clip of the failed bushing or what not..

[@tfunkhou88]

Great video, really helped me out when replacing the upper arms! Considering replacing the integral link and lower arm ball joint…I didn’t see a link to the tool used in the video. Am I just missing it?

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching, glad it was of some help! www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ball-joint-removal-installation-kit-cta-8692

[@tfunkhou88]

@@fcpeurothanks, I had found it, ordered it, and it worked perfectly! 👍

[@rueliotube]

Gareth, you probably know this, but often you see two different hardware sizes on a bolt like that so someone with only one size of each can still often get it apart. At least that is what I heard. However, nowadays I feel like manufacturers don’t care about that sort of thing. Then again, maybe there are still engineers with a heart at BMW thinking of the little guy doing diy 10 years after the car is originally purchased. Also, where can I get a tshirt like the one you are wearing? Long sleeve would be great. Thanks for the video. Been thinking of picking up an F15 X5.

[@harismic]

Thanks for the content. It’s helped me replace the front & rear shocks, front thrust rod bushing, brakes and engine & trans mounts on my 2015 X5 with 89k. This has made the front of the car much more stable and smooth now. However the rear has a nasty vibration when you get up to 70mph+. I’m not sure what the culprit is. I have no play in the rear wheel when I jacked it up to see. I’m not sure if it’s the control arm or the swing arm bushings? Any help would be appreciated.

[@turncoat725]

Did you figure out what the problem was?

[@simplelangperorock]

Garrett
You forgot E70s. Same process as e70 ?

[@bigfwopl4873]

Hell yeah! As promised. I'm loving the x5 content! Any chance rear wheel bearings on the agenda?

[@fcpeuro]

I know we already edited front wheel bearings, dont recall if we ever shot rear wheel bearings though... standby

[@bigfwopl4873]

@@fcpeuro Woooord. I did the front on mine but for the life of me can’t understand why the rears come as a two piece. Pretty sure I need a press machine now.

[@zhaoyangxie]

Thanks for the recent X5 videos. I have a e70 x5 with 140k miles, how do I know if I need to replace the rear control arms? I have replaced the majority of the front suspension, rear shocks and bushings, and front tie rod assembly in the past 2 years

[@fcpeuro]

You will want to look out for any clunks in the rear, you can jack the vehicle up and pry at the bushings with a pry bar, and or if you take it for an alignment, sometimes shops will be able to tell you if they have worn if they have a hard time aligning the vehicle.

[@zhaoyangxie]

@@fcpeuro thanks for the reply. my alignment guy did mention on the left front wheel, he couldn’t get any negative camber on it, while the right he could. Do you have an idea what part might be affecting that?

[@marawaansadien5798]

prices please

[@andrebaided6655]

Hey guys just wondering if u guys have any social media? Cause ive got a problem on my bmw e46 318i sedan 2001

[@fcpeuro]

We do a ton on Facebook and Instagram, that said not sure that'll help you with your e46... whats going on with it?

[@andrebaided6655]

@@fcpeuro ive uploaded a short video on my channel plss do check it out whenever u guys are free. Thanks you so much for your help